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Snakes On A Motorbike

Snakes have a bad reputation. But this man is out to change that. Meet Sampath Thushara Chandrasiri, also known as the ‘Snake Guardian’, who rescues unwelcome reptilian visitors and releases them back into the wild.

Taking The ‘High’ Road: Can Hemp Exports Save Sri Lanka From The Forex Crisis?

It is believed that the controversial cannabis plant — kansa, ganja, marijuana; call it what you will — was cultivated by our ancestors over 6,000 years ago, and used for medicinal purposes. In his magnum opus, the Thriloka Wijayapathra, Wasantha Sena Weliange — Sri Lanka’s leading scholar on weed — who holds a PhD in natural sciences, claims that his research of ancient texts uncovered the fact that as far back as in 341 A.D., King Buddhadasa wrote the medical pharmacopoeia ‘Sarartha Sangrahaya’ describing the medicinal properties of cannabis.

The Moon Men In Ceylon

NASA’s Apollo 11 spaceflight made history in July 1969 when it became the first to land humans on the moon. The historic moon landing was followed by five more — and Apollo 12, which took 3 astronauts to the moon, landed in November 1969.

Weathering The Climate Crisis: Will Our Food Systems Survive?

It’s no surprise that the consequences of climate change today have disrupted ecosystems across every continent, leading to the rising concern of a latent agricultural crisis in the very near future.

Will The ‘Shipping Crisis’ Affect Sri Lankan Exports?

An ongoing ‘shipping crisis’ — the result of #COVID19 disruptions — is becoming a growing challenge for Sri Lankan exporters. With skyrocketing freight rates and limited ship space, lower-value Sri Lankan products stand to lose market access if the industry doesn’t recover soon.

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The Peak Ridge Corridor: Protecting The Leopards Of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

When you think about the Sri Lankan highlands, wildlife is not often the first thought that springs to mind. But while this area is most famous for its tea plantations, it is also home to a diverse array of wildlife and a range of important ecosystems.

Prince Philip’s First Car: A Royal Artefact At A Colombo Hotel

In 1940, at the age of 18, Prince Philip bought his first ever car while he was posted to a British naval base in Trincomalee, British Ceylon.

Rock Doves That Rock Borella

For as long as we have thriving cities, pigeons will seek them out. But where did they come from? Take the massive flock of pigeons at the Borella junction: For the longest time, no one could figure out how these birds came to the city. So we went in search of answers.

Trendy ‘Western’ Diets Or Something More Accessible?

If you’re planning to make healthy changes to your life, alongside working out, incorporating an effective diet is one of the first steps you can take. Sri Lankan cuisine, as we know, is immensely rich in culture and heritage. The food offers a wide range of flavour-filled combinations. Despite this, many gravitate towards trending western diets to add balance and nutrition to their lives. However, popular diet plans, such as Keto and Paleo, and the ingredients required to make them work, are either not readily available in Sri Lanka or are significantly more expensive.

Nicholas Romanov: The Last Tsar’s Visit To Ceylon

Before he ascended to the throne and became infamous as the last tsar of Russia, Nicholas Romanov set out on a journey East to forge diplomatic ties.

Prisdang Chumsai: The Thai Prince Who Lived In Ceylon

Off the coast of Matara in the South of Sri Lanka, across the Polhena beach, is the little Galgodiyana island on which remains the ruins of a stupa — but one that differs in style from other Buddhist structures of ancient Sri Lanka.

How One Bookshop Is Trying To Revitalise Sri Lanka’s Love For Russian Literature

Sarath Lal Kumara was about 27, and newly married, when the Sri Lankan government began hunting down socialists in the country. This was during 1987 – 1989 — a period later described as “the years of terror” — when the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), today a political party, then an armed rebel group, launched its second insurgency against the government.

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